Your story. In 4K detail.

Introducing the peerless FDR-AX1 Handycam with professional-calibre XLR mic input and unparalleled image quality. Breaking ground by incorporating new-paradigm 4K/60p video recording and output in an incredibly user-friendly form. Ready to capture the imaginations and eyes of even the most discerning videographers.

Record in 4K

Capture video with four times the detail of Full HD.

For brighter, clearer shots

1/2.3 type back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor

Powerful G Lens

The G Lens has low-dispersion glass for faithful image results.

4K images will open your eyes to a new era of excitement

Experience a new dimension of definition with four times the image quality of Full HD.

See the detail

Other camcorders support formats from SD to Full HD. The FDR-AX1 supports 4K (3840 x 2160), the format that delivers around four times the resolution of Full HD.

Advancing to the next world of 4K (3840x2160) recording

4K viewing

4K/60p recording far surpasses Full HD.

XAVC S

Movies are recorded in XAVC S – a format based on 4K professional quality.

XQD card

XQD™ memory cards let you shoot and watch 4K video at high speed.

4K in action

With four times the detail of Full HD, 4K brings you a picture that’s full of life. If you’re shooting a moving object, your footage remains smooth, precise and true-to-life.

Watch your movies on the big screen

Experiment and explore with your movies using the manual controls. Take charge of the exposure, shutter speed and aperture.

Fine-tune every element

The FDR-AX1 Handycam® has a professional-calibre XLR mic input and a host of manual controls – ready to capture the imaginations of even the most discerning videographers.

Professional-class audio XLR terminal

Connect up to two other microphones for superior audio.

Independent zoom, focus and iris rings

Enable fast zooming, swift focusing and easy focus adjustment.

ND filter terminal

Three ND filters let you adjust the amount of light entering the image sensor.

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